D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Luxury Motor Cars earns a D.

Early caution.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes · Hillside, NJ
Collected Oct 27, 2025Feb 20, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026

Location

Hillside, NJ

The full story

Why Luxury Motor Cars earned this grade

Between October 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

1 thing

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $703 below the NJ average of $703. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

2 things

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $399. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 9.7% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,395 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

3 verified OTD quotes from Luxury Motor Cars

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions3 individual quotes

2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

AMG S 63
$64,494
$0doc fee$399add-ons
View Quote →

2021 Cadillac Escalade

Used2 quotes
$63,202
$899doc fee$399add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $399
3 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
High dealer markup (+9.7% above listing)

Tips for Luxury Motor Cars

  • Dealer markup is 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Minor add-ons (~$399) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luxury Motor Cars's doc fee?

Luxury Motor Cars charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The NJ average is $703. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Luxury Motor Cars add mandatory add-ons?

Luxury Motor Cars adds an average of $399 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Luxury Motor Cars a good dealer?

Luxury Motor Cars has a transparency score of 62/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Luxury Motor Cars in Hillside, NJ, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
45
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
NJ avg$703
National avg$400

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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